Discussion Assignment 3.1

Capital Budgeting Methods

Activity Context

This discussion helps you develop the skills to master the following course competencies:

o Integrate financial analyses into general business management planning and decision making.

Activity Instruction

Discuss the various capital budgeting methods such as net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and so on, and explain how they differ from one another. Identify which, if any, of the methods discussed might be superior to the others and explain why. If you were a financial manager, which method would you prefer and why?

Support your post as appropriate with the theories presented in this week's required reading.

Required Readings (see attachment)

Use your Corporate Finance: Core Principles and Applications textbook to read the following:

 Chapter 7-9; and other required reading attached.

Resources

Discussion Participation Scoring Guide (attached)